The International Coaching Course (ITK) is a postgraduate study course for coaches and physical education teachers from developing countries.

It was founded in 1964 and has been funded by the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany since 1991. In addition, the Saxon State Ministry of Science, Cultural Affairs and Tourism has been funding ITK since 2021.

Its organisation and design are in the responsibility of the Sports Science Faculty of Leipzig University.

After graduating from the course, the participants return to their home countries to locally give new impulses to sports. 

Introduction

ZWEI Spielerreihen - jeder Spieler prellt einen Ball

Introduction to ITK

The International Coaching Course – what is it all about?
Whom is the course meant for?
Who implements the course?

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About the study

ITK NETWORK

What’s the ITK alumni network?
Who are the ITK Ambassadors?
Which projects have already been implemented?
Which other opportunities do exist?

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STUDYING AT ITK

What’s the structure of the study program?
How can I apply?

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Pictures & Videos

Zwei Teilnehmer blicken vom Rathausturm auf die Stadt Leipzig

PICTURES & VIDEOS OF ITK

Here you can get an insight into ITK.

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Networking & projects

ITK NETWORK

What’s the ITK alumni network?
Who are the ITK Ambassadors?
Which projects have already been implemented?
Which other opportunities do exist?

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Meeting der ITK-Ambassadors 2017 an der Universität Leipzig

ITK Ambassadors and ITK Alumni associations

Find out more about our ITK Ambassadors Programme and get introduced to the ambassadors who represent the International Coaching Course in their 60 home countries.

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Contact

Administrative Managing Director

 Daniel Eckert-Lindhammer

Daniel Eckert-Lindhammer

Administrative Managing Director

ITK
Haus 1, T-Trakt
Jahnallee 59, Room T 0011
04109 Leipzig

ITK administrative office

 Claudia Woog

Claudia Woog

Secretary

ITK
Building 1, Block T
Jahnallee 59, Room T 0012
04109 Leipzig

Telephone: +49 341 97-31690

Administration and finances

Dr. Karina Pfützner-Gabriel

Dr. Karina Pfützner-Gabriel

Administrative Officer

ITK
Building 1, Block T
Jahnallee 59, Room T 0007
04109 Leipzig

Telephone: +49 341 97-31692

Queries in English

 Sandra Penkalla

Sandra Penkalla

Interpreter in charge of courses in English

ITK
Building 1, Block T
Jahnallee 59, Room T 0009
04109 Leipzig

Queries in French

 Meike Behlau

Meike Behlau

Interpreter in charge of courses in French

ITK
Building 1, Block T
Jahnallee 59, Room T 0009
04109 Leipzig

Queries in Spanish

 Elke Winkler

Elke Winkler

Interpreter in charge of courses in Spanish

ITK
Building 1, Block T
Jahnallee 59, Room T 0009
04109 Leipzig

Queries in Arabic

 Monia Kari

Monia Kari

Interpreter in charge of courses in Arabic

ITK
Building 1, Block T
Jahnallee 59, Room T 0009
04109 Leipzig

Social Media

ITK on Facebook

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ITK on Instagram

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